2026 PGK to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.4790 JPY

YEARLY LOW

35.2441 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.5526 JPY

2026 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 37.4790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 35.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2349 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6482 to the December average rate of 36.5661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.4790 was down 4.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.4423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 187,395 JPY

2025 Average 180,660 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 176,221 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,174.62 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.8802

36.0080

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PGK to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.5526, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.5526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.2349 JPY (High: 37.4790 / Low: 35.2441). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4181 JPY (High: 36.5822 / Low: 36.1641).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2349

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5675 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 36.6482) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.8616), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2134 (-5.70%).

2026 Avg (January) 36.6482

2025 Avg (January) 38.8616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4790	35.2441	36.6482
February	36.7973	35.5522	36.0807
March	37.2128	36.1121	36.8075
April	37.0779	36.2939	36.7217
May	36.5822	36.1641	36.4915
June	36.7672	36.3359	36.5661